Mogadishu, – Somali President Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has formally appointed Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed (PhD) as the new President of the Somali National University […]
Race intensifies for Somalia Lower House speaker post
Competition is intensifying for the position of Speaker of Somalia’s Lower House of Parliament after…
Somalia Strengthens Ebola Preparedness Amid Regional Outbreak Risks
The federal government of Somalia has intensified its national Ebola preparedness and surveillance efforts, citing the urgent need to prevent the importation of the virus as a deadly outbreak continues…
Somali Police Display Weapons Cache After 20 Hours of Mogadishu Clashes
Somali police forces on Thursday showcased a large cache of weapons and military equipment recovered after 20 hours of intense clashes between government troops and militias loyal to opposition leaders…
Unsettled weather continues with changeable weekend ahead
Showers will tend to move through fairly quickly for most areas, although some merging bringing more persistent rain in places. A few heavier showers are also likely, with a risk…
Kenya cites security concerns, militant threats in maintaining Somalia border closure
Kenyan President William Ruto has said the border between Kenya and Somalia will remain closed for the time being, citing ongoing security concerns, political uncertainties in Somalia, and funding challenges…
Police say no protest allowed as fighting erupts in Mogadishu
Police in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu said security forces were conducting operations to restore order following…
New report suggests more global temperature records ahead
Additionally, Arctic temperature anomalies are expected to continue to be higher than the global mean,…
Turkey sets nine-month deadline for Somalia oil mission
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has described Turkey’s ongoing offshore oil exploration project along Somalia’s…
Heatwave conditions forecast for parts of the UK this weekend as temperatures rise
Alongside the warmth, there will also be spells of rain, particularly across northern and western areas, and a slight chance of thunderstorms across southeastern England.A Yellow Heat-Health Alert has been…
Race intensifies for Somalia Lower House speaker post
Competition is intensifying for the position of Speaker of Somalia’s Lower House of Parliament after the seat was vacated by Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Madobe), who recently assumed leadership of…
Galmudug demands consensus-led election amid tensions
Somalia’s Galmudug state has rejected any election model imposed without political agreement, distancing itself from the recent vote process held in Southwest State and calling for a consensus-based approach, officials…
UN releases $10 mln to avert famine in Somalia as hunger crisis
The United Nations has released $10 million from its emergency fund to help avert famine in Somalia, where millions face acute food insecurity. The funding, announced Sunday by UN humanitarian…
Heatwave conditions forecast for parts of the UK this weekend as temperatures rise
Alongside the warmth, there will also be spells of rain, particularly across northern and western areas, and a slight chance of thunderstorms across southeastern England.A Yellow Heat-Health Alert has been…
Man sneezes his intestines out of his body at a public restaurant
A 63-year-old man from Florida sneezed so hard that a part of his intestines came out through his surgical wound while he was dining with his wife at a local…
Aldi Invites Children Nationwide to Design Recycle Week Poster for a Chance to Win £250 Voucher
To mark Recycle Week (14th-20th October), Aldi is calling on children across the country to design a poster to encourage people to recycle. Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket is inviting children to…
Met Office launches new Local Authority Climate Service
The Met Office has today launched the Local Authority Climate Service, a tool that provides local authorities with easy access to tailored information on climate change, to support local climate…
Mogadishu sees lull in fighting after mediation
Clashes between Somali government forces and opposition-aligned groups in Mogadishu’s Hodan and Howlwadaag areas appeared…
Police say no protest allowed as fighting erupts in Mogadishu
Police in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu said security forces were conducting operations to restore order following…
New report suggests more global temperature records ahead
Additionally, Arctic temperature anomalies are expected to continue to be higher than the global mean,…
Turkey sets nine-month deadline for Somalia oil mission
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has described Turkey’s ongoing offshore oil exploration project along Somalia’s…
Cabinet clears reform agenda ahead of planned elections
Somalia’s cabinet has endorsed a new roadmap to implement the amended federal constitution and advance…
Race intensifies for Somalia Lower House speaker post
Competition is intensifying for the position of Speaker of Somalia’s Lower House of Parliament after…
Galmudug demands consensus-led election amid tensions
Somalia’s Galmudug state has rejected any election model imposed without political agreement, distancing itself from…
UN releases $10 mln to avert famine in Somalia as hunger crisis
The United Nations has released $10 million from its emergency fund to help avert famine…
Somali Minister Accuses Foreign Powers of Fueling Moral Decline in Mogadishu
Somalia’s Minister of Religious Affairs, Sheikh Mukhtaar Roobow Ali (Abu Mansur), has issued a strong warning over what he described as “alarming levels of immorality” […]
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Barre Returns From Longest Overseas Mission
Mogadishu, – Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, returned to Mogadishu on Friday after completing his longest foreign tour since […]
Kenya Denies Presence of Jubbaland Forces Inside Mandera
Nairobi, – The Government of Kenya has denied reports alleging that troops from Somalia’s Jubbaland State have crossed into Mandera County. The Interior Cabinet Secretary, […]
President Hassan Sheikh Receives Credentials of New EU and Netherlands Ambassadors to Somalia
Mogadishu, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today formally received the letters of credence from the newly appointed European Union (EU) Ambassador to Somalia, Francesca […]
Yellow Warning for rain issued for unsettled midweek ahead
Today (Tuesday), rain will move eastwards across southern counties of England and Wales, bringing blustery conditions and heavy downpours in places. Elsewhere, a mix of […]
Afghanistan Earthquake Death Toll Rises Past 800 as Taliban Appeals for Aid
Kabul, – More than 800 people have been killed after a powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 6.0 struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday, according to preliminary figures […]
Somali Military Court Probes High-Profile Al-Shabaab Case After Officer Rejects $50,000 Bribe
Mogadishu, – Somalia’s Military Court has opened hearings into a major case involving a terror network linked to the militant group Al-Shabaab, following a security […]
Somali President Congratulates Northeastern State Leaders
MOGADISHU, – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has congratulated Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali and Abdirashid Yusuf Jibril on their election as President and Vice President of […]
Security Tightened in Lasanod Ahead of Northeast Somalia Presidential Election
Lasanod, Somalia – Authorities in Lasanod, the capital of Northeast Somalia’s administration, have announced an overnight curfew to secure the city ahead of tomorrow’s highly […]